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Mark P
10:41
Hello everyone, let's dig into some questions!
Alex Cora
10:41
Who’s playing CF for me this year? Any guesses?
Mark P
10:42
Verdugo and Benintendi are both capable, so my guess is that the Sox shift one of them over rather than pick up another CF-specific player (unless they re-sign Bradley).
Jon
10:43
I can get teams not wanting to give up prospects (even lottery tickets) for Renato Núñez, Trevor Williams, Hunter Renfroe or Junior Guerra, but do you think any of them get claimed? Or will teams just try to get them for cheaper than their arb projections as FA?
Mark P
10:44
If one in 29 clubs has a particular interest in a player and feels they're worth the projected arbitration salary, sure, they'll make the claim now to freeze out any other suitors
Jeff
10:44
Who will become Mets president of baseball ops and who gets the GM gig?
Mark P
10:45
There's been some speculation that the Mets could only hire a GM, since some of the biggest targets for a PoBO position either aren't interested at all, aren't interested at the moment, or perhaps might have some question about how "in charge" they'll really be given Alderson's presence.
10:46
But then that creates the potentially awkward situation of hiring a GM now, and then looking for a PoBO next winter (maybe after Alderson officially moves into a strictly advisory role) who would then have to inherit the GM.  Or, maybe the GM would get promoted into the president of baseball ops job.
2Wins
10:47
You must not be buying into the Springer to Red Sox possibility?
Mark P
10:49
Not really.  I'm not sure Boston will immediately start making big acquisitions now that they're under the tax threshold, and if you're Springer, you might prefer a team that is more obviously closer to contending.

Also, I don't know what Springer's personal take on the whole cheating scandal is, but he might prefer a clean break entirely on a new team, rather than play for Cora and still have that controversy always lingering
Angels 1961
10:49
Angels sign Ceasar Hernandez 1 year 6 mill?
Mark P
10:50
That wouldn't be a bad move at all for LAA.  Hernandez is a solid player, Fletcher can handle shortstop for a year, and the Angels can then consider a longer-term shortstop answer from the many stars available at the position in the 2021-22 free agent class.
Guest
10:51
Who will be the starting SS for Cincy?
Mark P
10:52
I think I picked Semien for the Reds in the free agent prediction contest, just because they are in particular need for a shortstop and I'm not sure what Semien's market will be given his lackluster 2020 numbers.  

Cincy might also make sense as a suitor for Ha-Seong Kim
Bob
10:52
You don’t think Springer back to HOU is a possibility?
Mark P
10:53
Just my opinion, but it seems like a longer shot.  Reports suggest the Astros are prioritizing Jackie Bradley, so they seem ready to move on
Ryan
10:53
If you would be the Mets GM and can choose only 1 big free agent to sign to a big contract, who would you choose?
Mark P
10:53
Realmuto.  He instantly solves the catching problem for the next 4-5 years.
Robert Larice Jr
10:54
Why is the offseason being so slow?!  What are they waiting for
Mark P
10:54
The Dec. 2 non-tender deadline, for one.  And, bigger-picture, details about a COVID-19 vaccine and whether or not fans will be allowed to attend games next season
Andrew Friedman
10:55
How does Cody's injury effect my plans for 2020?
Mark P
10:56
Naturally, there's always worry when a star player has a pretty noteworthy surgery, but Bellinger isn't expected to be ready for the start of Spring Training.  Friedman and the Dodgers won't fully breathe easy until they see him in camp and can gauge his readiness, but this doesn't seem like a major concern at the moment.
10:57
Plus, the Dodgers have significant depth
Perry M
10:57
Nice sign Scott Schebler for Angels low risk, platoon in OF?
Mark P
10:58
Not a bad signing at all.  No risk on a minor league deal, and Schebler can be a valuable fourth outfielder
Tyler
10:59
Whats the word on Kirby Yates? Could you see the Dodgers bringing him on a Treinen-like deal?
Mark P
10:59
Not much buzz on Yates yet.  Just my two cents, but I could see him re-signing with the Padres since they're the ones who have the most knowledge of his health situation.
11:00
If SD passes, there is some definite Treinen potential for Yates for whatever team lands him
Sean
11:00
Is Joey Wendle for Mitch Garver a fair trade?
Mark P
11:00
I don''t see Minnesota going for that
Mets R Us
11:01
Now with Stroman back in the fold and Thor hopefully back to full health which SP so they look to fill our rotation?  Top end like a Bauer?  Or 4th/5th types?
Mark P
11:02
Thor will miss the first couple of months, so I'd imagine the Mets will be looking for more front-of-the-rotation types.  DeGrom is a sure thing, but Stroman did miss an entire season and Peterson is unproven, so another reliable arm would go a long way to solidifying that rotation
Kim Ng
11:03
what’s  my first move as GM?
Mark P
11:03
Adding Devers and Encarnacion to the roster
Oh wait, sorry, that would be Jose Devers and Jerar Encarnacion
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/marlins-add-jose-devers-jerar-e...
Yankees Fan
11:04
Would the Padres be interested in a Stanton for Hosmer/Pham swap? Money equal in the short term, Padres can move Myers to 1B and eliminate lineup logjam, plus they get another star who might prefer California anyway. Yankees get a LH power bat, can move Voit mostly to DH. Then, Yankees can non-tender Pham and save roughly $8 million.
Mark P
11:05
"Could the Yankees trade Stanton to a team in California" is a question that appears in almost every single chat, and my answer is always the same ---- Stanton has next to zero trade value.  No team wants that contract on its books given Stanton's injury problems.
Denim
11:06
What’s a realistic return from the Nationals for Bryant? Is expecting Robles and Kieboom too much?
Mark P
11:06
Yeah, that's too much for one year of Bryant
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